A'ja Wilson commits to staying with Las Vegas Aces

Four-time MVP and three-time WNBA champion says she's not going anywhere

Apr. 3, 2026 at 7:43pm

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An abstract, energetic painting in bright neon colors, capturing the raw athletic power and competitive spirit of a WNBA basketball player through rapid, expressive brushstrokes.The Las Vegas Aces' star player A'ja Wilson reaffirms her commitment to the team and the city, signaling a bright future for the WNBA franchise.Las Vegas Today

A'ja Wilson, the star player for the Las Vegas Aces, has announced that she is committed to staying with the team and has no plans to leave the city of Las Vegas. Wilson is a four-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion with the Aces.

Why it matters

Wilson's decision to remain with the Aces is a major boost for the franchise and the city of Las Vegas, which has embraced the team since they relocated there in 2018. As one of the WNBA's biggest stars, Wilson's loyalty to the Aces is seen as a sign of the team's bright future and the league's growing popularity in the region.

The details

In a recent interview, Wilson stated emphatically that she has no plans to leave the Aces or the city of Las Vegas, saying 'I'm not leaving Vegas.' The 26-year-old forward has spent her entire 7-year WNBA career with the Aces since they drafted her first overall in 2018 after the team relocated from San Antonio.

  • Wilson was drafted by the Aces in 2018 after the team relocated from San Antonio.

The players

A'ja Wilson

A four-time WNBA MVP and three-time WNBA champion who has played her entire 7-year career with the Las Vegas Aces.

Las Vegas Aces

The WNBA team that relocated from San Antonio to Las Vegas in 2018 and has won three championships with A'ja Wilson as their star player.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not leaving Vegas.”

— A'ja Wilson

The takeaway

A'ja Wilson's commitment to staying with the Las Vegas Aces solidifies the team's status as a WNBA powerhouse and a beloved part of the Las Vegas sports landscape. Her loyalty to the franchise and the city will likely inspire the team's fanbase and attract more attention to the growing popularity of women's professional basketball.